The Christmas season is finally here! I absolutely love everything about this time of year (minus ice storms, those are just horrid). With four children and tons of friends and family, it is the one time of year my shopping can get out of hand! Staying in a budget can…
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What is Elf on the Shelf? A New Christmas Tradition
Thanksgiving is next week which means Black Friday and Christmas are coming just as fast! In the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, out friend Freddie the Elf comes out to play. Have you met Freddy before? He is out Elf on the Shelf that is a part of our…
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Celebrate the Holidays! MVP Kids Teaching Empathy and Understanding
There is a chill in the air, and a holidays are on the way! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, spending time with family and eating yummy food! This year will be the first that little man truly understands what is going on around him. With so much to…
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Keeping your kids safe by scheduling a free Car Seat Check
Little man is not so little, but having him safe is a must! Just because he is 43 lbs at just three years old, he needs to be in a car seat that keeps him safe and secure. When we finally found a car seat that would fit him we decided…
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How to Remove Stubborn Stains from Dishware
Having kids means there will be stains and messes frequently. Over the years, I have learned quiet a few tricks on getting stains out of clothing and furniture. One of the worst stains I have ever had to deal with it has been on dishes. My husband has a tendency…
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7 Life Skills For Teens to Learn Before Going Off to College
Parenting a teenager comes with its own set of joys and struggles. Though they can be stubborn as all get out, the reality is they are just trying to figure out the world around them. In those teenage years, they are dealing with a multitude of changes. Hormones are kicking…
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Explaining Autism to Siblings in a Positive Way
Helping your other children understand autism in a positive way will help smooth their comprehension and adjustment.
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How to Carve the perfect Jackolantern | Jack o’ Lantern made Easy!
Halloween is almost here! That means it is time for pumpkin everything! That includes all those fancy Jack o’ Lanterns that you see everywhere. We love Halloween (and fall in general) around here. Little man has a complete obsession about pumpkins and Daddy is a Halloween baby. That being said,…
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Upcycled Dinosaur Themed Toddler Bookshelf
One thing about having autistic children is getting used to the obsessions. Little man has a thing for sharks and dinosaurs. He carries around his “sharky” while playing with his vast array of t-rex toys. Thankfully, he also loves to read too. So when I found this cute little bookshelf…
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DIY Glittery Bats & Spider Ornaments
Little man has always been obsessed with Halloween. (I am sure he gets that from his Daddy who’s birthday falls right before Halloween.) Year round, we have pumpkins and other spooky toys throughout the house. We created our very own DIY Halloween Tree Centerpiece this year, but needed some cute…